Linux: How to display ‘cpu’ information on Linux

You can display CPU information on Linux using various commands and tools. Here are some of the most common methods:

  1. lscpu Command: The lscpu command provides detailed information about your CPU, including its architecture, number of cores, threads, and more. Open a terminal and run:lscpu This command will display information about your CPU in a structured format.
  2. /proc/cpuinfo File: The /proc/cpuinfo file contains detailed information about your CPU. You can use the cat command or a text editor to view its contents:cat /proc/cpuinfo This file provides a wealth of information about your CPU, including model, vendor, cores, flags, and more.
  3. top Command: The top command is a dynamic system monitoring tool that displays real-time information about system performance, including CPU usage. Run the following command:top The CPU information is displayed at the top of the output.
  4. htop Command: htop is an interactive process viewer and system monitor. It provides a more user-friendly interface than top and displays CPU information prominently. You may need to install it on some distributions:htop
  5. inxi Command: The inxi command is a versatile tool that provides detailed system information, including CPU details. Install it if it’s not already available on your system and then run:mathematica inxi -C This will display information about your CPU and its characteristics.
  6. Hardinfo (GUI Tool): If you prefer a graphical user interface, you can install a tool like “Hardinfo” to display detailed information about your CPU and other hardware components. Install it with: sudo apt-get install hardinfo # On Debian/Ubuntu After installation, you can run “System Profiler and Benchmark” from your applications menu to access CPU information.
  7. lshw Command: The lshw command is a general-purpose hardware information tool. You can run it to display detailed information about your CPU: sudo lshw -c cpu This command will show information about the CPU, including its product, vendor, and capabilities.

Each of these methods provides different levels of detail and presentation. Choose the one that best suits your needs and your familiarity with the command-line or graphical tools.

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